Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer - Federal Construction

GoldenWolf; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

GoldenWolf, LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer for federal construction projects, including work at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The role focuses on on-site construction quality management, QA/QC oversight, and technical reviews for HVAC, steam, and utility systems within active healthcare facilities.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or licensed master contractor status, 10+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with USACE processes and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction, renovation, or modernization experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and facility modernization projects.
• Experience with USACE Three-Phase Inspection Process.
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and pass federal background investigation requirements.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and healthcare campuses.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Evaluate compliance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and federal standards.
• Review RFIs, contractor schedules, deficiency reports, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical recommendations to government representatives.
• Conduct onsite inspections of HVAC, steam, and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Verify contractor quality control activities and required testing.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements, infection-control measures, and project specifications.
• Identify and report life-safety issues and construction deficiencies.
• Attend weekly project meetings and prepare inspection reports.

Skills

Mechanical QA/QC

HVAC systems

Construction quality management

Healthcare construction

On-site inspections

Safety & life-safety

Documentation & reviews

Education

PE license (Mechanical Engineering)

Licensed Master Mechanical/HVAC Contractor

Tools

RMS (Resident Management System)

USACE processes

Job description

About GoldenWolf

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business providing facilities management, engineering, construction management, quality assurance, and technical support services to federal agencies nationwide. Our team supports mission-critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities throughout the Department of Defense and civilian government sectors.

Benefits:

• Supplemental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid federal holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About GoldenWolf

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Business providing facilities management, engineering, construction management, quality assurance, and technical support services to federal agencies nationwide. Our team supports mission-critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities throughout the Department of Defense and civilian government sectors.

Position Summary

Status: COA, contingent on award of the contract

GoldenWolf is seeking an experienced Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer - Federal Construction to support repair, renovation, and modernization projects at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). The selected individual will provide onsite construction quality management, mechanical quality assurance, contractor oversight, field inspections, technical reviews, and project documentation support for active healthcare facility construction projects involving HVAC systems, steam systems, utility infrastructure, and facility modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Quality Assurance & Technical Review

• Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, shop drawings, and contractor documentation.
• Evaluate compliance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and federal standards.
• Review RFIs, contractor schedules, deficiency reports, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical recommendations to government representatives.

Construction Inspection & Field Oversight

• Conduct onsite inspections of HVAC, steam, and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Verify contractor quality control activities and required testing.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements, infection-control measures, and project specifications.
• Identify and report life-safety issues and construction deficiencies.

Project Coordination

• Attend weekly project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and government personnel.
• Prepare inspection reports, meeting minutes, and QA documentation.
• Support mechanical system turnover, commissioning, punch-list verification, and project closeout activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Utilize USACE Resident Management System (RMS).
• Maintain daily and weekly QA reports.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and turnover documentation.
• Support federal construction compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Mechanical Engineering; OR
• Licensed Master Mechanical/HVAC Contractor.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical construction, renovation, or modernization experience.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical infrastructure, and facility modernization projects.
• Experience with USACE Three-Phase Inspection Process.
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Ability to obtain CAC credentials and associated federal background investigation requirements.
• Ability to work on active construction sites and healthcare campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal construction experience.
• DoD construction experience.
• Hospital or healthcare construction experience.
• Mechanical QA/QC experience.
• RMS experience.Commissioning and startup experience.
• Large-scale HVAC infrastructure project experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GoldenWolf, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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